Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad, Akwuzu, Anambra State Police Command, have arrested a 65-year-old man, Akpan Godwin, for unlawful possession of 1,100 rounds of live ammunition in Nkpor, Onitsha.
The suspect was apprehended on August 22, 2025, following credible intelligence. During interrogation, he allegedly confessed to engaging in the illegal sale of ammunition and named other individuals believed to be part of the illicit network.
Police spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, who confirmed the development in a statement issued on Saturday in Awka, said investigations are ongoing to track down and apprehend the accomplices.
“The Command assures the public that further developments will be communicated as investigations progress,” Ikenga added.